The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship between a Boy and a Baseball Legend

Robinson, Sharon

ISBN 10: 0545804515 / ISBN 13: 9780545804516

Published by Scholastic Press, 2016

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 0545804515-3-24076182

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship between a Boy and a Baseball Legend
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545804515
• ISBN 13: 9780545804516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 11 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson.

Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing-the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple for Steve. But then Steve hears a rumor that an African American family is moving to his all-Jewish neighborhood. It's 1948 and some of his neighbors are against it. Steve knows this is wrong. His hero, Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier in baseball the year before. Then it happens--Steve's new neighbor is none other than Jackie Robinson! Steve is beyond excited about living two doors down from the Robinson family. He can't wait to meet Jackie. This is going to be the best baseball season yet! How many kids ever get to become friends with their hero?

About the Author

Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By and Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America.